🧥 The Secret Lives of Jackets

Did you know your child’s jacket has a secret life? We think they all hang out in the cafeteria after hours. Check out this evidence!

If you see your family's denim jacket, Minnie Mouse hoodie, or the infamous grey sherpa-lined zip-up, please come rescue it from the party!

Where to Claim: The Cafeteria
When: Any time before dismissal!

We promise they're safe, but they really need to go home and be washed. 😉

#LostandFoundAdventures #ElementarySchool
4 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
An overhead view of jackets and sweaters including a light tan sherpa coat, a sage green sweatshirt, a black quilted jacket, a red fleece, a black fuzzy jacket, and a crumpled lavender jacket.
Outwear on the floor: a dark purple 'Ohana' Stitch and Angel hoodie, a cream fleece with purple floral print, a black Abercrombie zipper, a black sweater, a sage green 'Santa Ynez' hoodie, and a cream sherpa.
An arrangement of sweaters and jackets: a black athletic jacket, a light purple hoodie, a blue and light-blue color-block sweater, a dark green hoodie with a cartoon baseball player, a navy zipper jacket, and a purple knit cardigan.
Children's outerwear includes a gray Volcom hoodie, a red Minnie Mouse hoodie, a green John Deere hoodie, a black and pink athletic jacket, a pink patterned jacket, and a pink knit cardigan.
A group of children's garments including a black Bart Simpson sweatshirt, a black and pink tie-dye 'Justice' hoodie, a pink knit cardigan, a red polka-dot Minnie Mouse hoodie, and a navy sweatshirt.
A pile of hoodies and jackets: a denim jacket with embroidered trim, a faded light blue hoodie, a cream hoodie, a dark gray full-zip hoodie, and a light mint green crewneck sweater.
A small, gray fleece-lined children's zipper hoodie with the hood up is lying on a tiled floor next to a white water bottle featuring the "Nathaniel's Hope" logo with small cartoon boys.
A pile of outerwear on a tiled floor, including a green fleece, a red and blue quilted plaid flannel jacket with a sherpa collar, a black zipper hoodie, an orange zipper hoodie, a black fuzzy jacket, and a red and black PUMA zipper jacket.
A collection of jackets and sweatshirts are piled on a tiled floor. Colors include light sage green, black quilted, dark green, red, black fuzzy, cream, and a crumpled lavender windbreaker.
We know many families enjoy eating lunch with their student and we wanted to make you aware of changes to lunch times, due to testing.

Tues, Dec. 2
*2nd grade lunch- 11:00-11:30
*5th grade lunch- 12:15-12:45
Wed, Dec. 3
*4th grade lunch- 12:45-1:15
*3rd grade lunch- 12:00-12:30
Thurs, Dec. 4
*2nd grade lunch- 11:00-11:30
*5th grade lunch- 12:15-12:45
Fri, Dec. 5
*4th grade lunch- 12:45-1:15
*3rd grade lunch- 12:00-12:30
4 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A yellow-background announcement for Woodlawn Elementary titled "Changes to lunch times." It lists schedule changes for Tuesday, December 2, through Friday, December 5, 2025, detailing new lunch times for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. An eagle mascot is visible in the bottom right corner.
Over the next 2 weeks, you may recognize some voices for our testing callout reminders. Our 4th grade Leadership Ambassadors on the communications team recorded the callouts about testing for this round of tests.

You can view all upcoming test dates here: https://wes.highlands.k12.fl.us/o/wes/article/2517390
4 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A boy with dark hair, wearing a gray t-shirt and black shorts, sits in a gray office chair next to a black desk. He is holding a small white card and looking down at it, with a microphone on a stand visible on the desk.
A boy with blonde hair, wearing a light gray hoodie and jeans, sits on the edge of a gray office chair. He is holding a small white card, positioned near a desk with a microphone.
A boy with light brown hair, wearing a white patterned shirt and light blue shorts, sits in an office chair. He holds a white card while looking down, next to a desk with a microphone.
A boy wearing a black t-shirt and light gray shorts sits in a gray office chair. He holds a small white card in front of him, next to a black desk with a small microphone.
A boy wearing all black clothing (t-shirt and shorts) and bright blue sneakers is sitting in a gray office chair. He is looking down and holding a small white card near a desk with a microphone.
A profile view of a boy with reddish-brown, shaggy hair, wearing a gray t-shirt. He is seated in a chair, facing a black desk with a microphone on a stand. Wood-grain cabinets are visible behind him.
We hope our WES families have an enjoyable break.

Over the break, here are some things you can do:
🗸 Wash your backpack, water bottle and lunchbox - help stop the spread of germs.
🗸 Clean out your backpack, toss old or broken items and load it with new supplies.
🗸 Read a good book! Keep working on your GOAL!
🗸 Take time to Sharpen the Saw . . . Make sure you rest and relax.
🗸 Do something nice for someone, it doesn’t have to be big.

We wish you a happy Thanksgiving!
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A holiday graphic for Thanksgiving break with a plaid background and two cartoon turkeys. The list gives five suggestions for students, including cleaning gear, reading, relaxing to Sharpen the Saw, and doing something nice for someone. It includes the WES "Where Leaders Soar" logo and wishes a Happy Thanksgiving.
Progress reports will be coming home today, so be sure to take a look.
Grades, attendance and more are always available in Skyward (http://tinyurl.com/skylivenow).
Each parent/guardian has a unique login which can be obtained in the front office with valid photo ID.
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A blue graphic with white text in a cloud shape reads: "IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! Progress Reports were given to students today. Be sure to take a look!" A small logo in the top left shows an eagle flying over a circle with the text "Where Leaders SOAR". A yellow megaphone is visible in the bottom left corner.
Mark your calendars-

There is no school November 24 - 28, 2025.
5 months ago, Annie Noethlich
No school November 24 - 28, 2025
On Tuesday, we honored Veteran’s Day with TWO performances under the leadership and direction of our amazing music teacher, Mrs. Ritenour! We appreciated Dr. Selley, Woodlawn parent and Veteran, for sharing about his experience in the military. We appreciate every Veteran who attended and for all of our families who came out to celebrate with us! It was a packed house as we had to make a last minute change to host indoors, but what stood out the most was the pride for our great nation shared by every individual there! See our Facebook page for many more pictures!

Way to go, Eagles!❤️🤍💙🦅
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A large group of elementary school children, possibly on a stage or in an auditorium, sitting or standing. Most children are wearing patriotic paper crowns and enthusiastically holding small American flags high above their heads in celebration, against a background of black curtains.
This is all the lost and found as of 11/6/2025. Please have students check the rack and box in the lunchroom. Thank you.
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A group of sweatshirts and zip-up jackets in dark colors, white, and tan, including a blue plaid flannel and a gray Mickey Mouse hoodie.
Miscellaneous items: a baseball cap, a straw hat, sunglasses, multiple water bottles, a small book, a pencil, and several jackets and shirts.
: Various tops including a gray henley shirt, a gray Amazing Spider-Man zip-up, black and white hoodies, and a black Nike sweatshirt.
A bright green hoodie, a hot pink zip-up, a patterned pink/black/white hoodie, and a dark red velvet zip-up jacket.
Two jackets: a black and white varsity-style jacket with "Justice" in pink lettering, and a light lavender zip-up windbreaker.
Several pieces of clothing and two water bottles: a black Messi hoodie, a purple Stitch zip-up, a black Nike zip-up, and a black John Deere hoodie.
A light lavender zip-up windbreaker and a black knit beanie.
A collection of sweatshirts and hoodies in black, gray, white, beige, and blue, including Nike and Adidas brands, laid out on a tiled floor.
A light blue crewneck sweatshirt featuring the Bluey character and the text "Dance Mode" with music notes.
Friday was an exciting culmination to a very special project…Woodlawn’s classroom wing addition. We appreciate all who took time to help us celebrate. There are so many thank yous to give especially to Marmer Construction and all the subcontractors who played a part. But most importantly, we say THANK YOU to our staff who have been flexible through all the things and kept our vision and mission at the heart of this year even through all the challenges and barriers. The Woodlawn Way is possible because of the people who fill our classrooms and school. We are blessed with the best. School’s in session on Monday!! We have many more pictures of this event on our Facebook page.
#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A ribbon-cutting ceremony with a group of approximately ten adults and a large eagle mascot. They are gathered on a porch in front of a brick building. A man in a blue shirt and khaki pants, with the help of the mascot, is cutting a yellow ribbon held by the group. A banner is visible through a window behind them.
A photo of six people—three women and three men—standing outside against a brick wall. They are gathered in front of two banners. The large brown banner says "THANK YOU" and lists various names. A smaller purple banner features a school mascot. All six people are smiling and appear to be posing for a group photo.
Last week was the annual Summit Awards where every school recognizes their Teacher and Employee of the Year! Tonight started with our reigning Highlands County Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Dara Judah, addressing the audience with her heart and passion for teaching. She represents The Woodlawn Way perfectly! Then we got to recognize Mrs. Ginger McIntyre and Mrs. Erica Ashley! We ended the night with a huge celebration…the announcement of Highlands County’s new Teacher of the Year, Woodlawn’s very own…Mrs. Erica Ashley! We are proud of all three of these phenomenal individuals. #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A photograph of five adults, three women and two men, standing in front of a celebratory backdrop. The backdrop features black and white draping, gold sequin fabric, and an arch of black, white, and gold balloons. The woman in the center holds a small award, and the woman next to her holds a bouquet of red roses.
WES Families,

We invite you to join us for our Parent Lighthouse Team and School Advisory Committee meetings on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM in the front office.
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A vibrant blue and yellow graphic for Woodlawn Elementary School announces PLT/SAC MEETINGS. The text invites all WES parents to the Parent Lighthouse Team/School Advisory Committee meetings on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 2:30 PM in the front office. Megaphone illustrations decorate the background.
This week is National School Psychologist Week and Woodlawn is blessed with the B to the E to the S to the T! Mrs. Davis works alongside our MTSS and guidance teams to provide support to students, conduct student evaluations, and meet with families to help each child get what they need to be successful. We’d be lost without her constant guidance and are grateful she’s part of our team. #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A headshot of a smiling, blonde woman with long, wavy hair, standing outdoors against a soft-focus background of trees and greenery. She is wearing a short-sleeved blue dress with a V-neck and a brown belt.
An illustration showing a student walking away from a school building, carrying a lacrosse stick. Large orange text reads: "SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS: THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS! #SchoolPsychWeek." The background is a green forest.
Woodlawn Elementary 3rd graders had the opportunity to go to Highlands County Ag Venture on Tuesday! This amazing experience hosted by the agriculture community in Sebring is a hands-on fokd trip for our students. Students visited stations about grapes, alligators, ornamental horticulture, strawberries, citrus, and beef…just to name a few. We are thankful for the Ag Venture team for continuing this experience for our students. #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A group of approximately thirty elementary-aged students and a small calf pose outdoors. The children are all wearing matching yellow cowboy hats. Behind them is a large banner with a red barn silhouette and the text "Highlands County Ag-Venture."
We're thrilled to join the Florida Department of Education in celebrating Gifted Education Week! The Florida Department of Education has officially designated November 3-7, 2025, as Gifted Education Week in Florida! This is a fantastic time to recognize Florida's commitment to providing rigorous educational experiences and tailored support for our advanced learners.

Here in Highlands County, we are celebrating the incredible achievements and innovative spirit of our students. Our elementary gifted students have been exploring this year's hands-on curriculum, "The Carnival of Creativity."

Building Skills for the Future
Our students are engaging in hands-on, collaborative projects that focus on their intellectual growth and the development of critical academic skills:

STEAM & Design Challenges: Students are tackling real-world, carnival-themed STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) challenges. They are applying the engineering design process and using math and science concepts to create a variety of products.

Building Resilience: A key focus is on developing perseverance and a growth mindset. These challenges are intentionally complex, giving students a safe space to practice problem-solving, learn from setbacks, and build grit.

Innovation and Leadership: Through teamwork, students are honing their critical and creative thinking abilities, practicing leadership skills, and developing real-world problem-solving strategies.
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A marquee-style sign with a red background and gold border lights. It is framed by red and white striped curtains, suggesting a circus or carnival theme. The text on the sign reads: "Gifted Education Week" in large script, followed by "November 3-7, 2025" and "Highlands County" in smaller, similar script.
A collage of small photos of students participating in various classroom activities, seemingly carnival-themed, overlaid on a faded background of a Ferris wheel. The text "WES" is visible in the top left corner, with a logo featuring an eagle and the text "Where Leaders SOAR." Students are seen building, drawing, collaborating, and presenting projects.
It’s been a busy weekend at Woodlawn! It was move-in weekend. Huge shout out to Kevin Welborn, Rusty Wacaster, JC Shoop, Dan Veale, The Colon Family, The Feathers Family, The Rivera Family, The McHargue Family,The Payne Family, and others for pitching in this weekend to get stuff moved in so that teachers can begin their set up this week! Our students will be learning in their new locations in no time! More pictures are on our Facebook page.
#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #TheBestisYettoCome
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A Polaris Ranger utility vehicle is parked on a grassy area, towing a small trailer loaded with various items, including boxes, crates, and a globe, suggesting a move or delivery. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day near a brick school building with covered walkways and an oak tree with Spanish moss.
Here’s more pictures of our 5th grade Trick or Treating experience! Who says you can’t work hard and have fun? Check our Facebook page for lots of pictures!
#TheWoodlawnWay
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A group of seven students and two adults are gathered around a gray picnic table outdoors on a sunny day. They are engaged in an activity, looking at papers, and interacting with the adults who appear to be helping them or directing the task. The background shows a school building and trees.
Friday was Trick-or-Treat day at Woodlawn! For our kindergartners it was all treats and no tricks as our Leadership Ambassadors helped distribute candy to our littlest eagles. Then it was 5th grade’s turn to solve the tricks in order to get their treats! Check our Facebook page for lots of pictures.

#TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A group of approximately 14 young, diverse elementary school students is standing and kneeling in a classroom, all wearing Halloween costumes. They are posing in front of a large screen displaying a festive "WELCOME FRIENDS!" message with Halloween graphics.
Last week was our annual Fall Fun Fest and it was one for the books. That’s fitting considering we are celebrating 70 years of greatness at Woodlawn. Take a look at our Facebook page for pictures of our special evening. #TheWoodlawnWay
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A handmade banner painted on brown paper announces the "WOODLAWNS ANNUAL FALL FUN FESTIVAL" in white outline lettering. The sign is decorated with blue and yellow checkered pennant banners and drawings of orange and white pumpkins with green leaves. It is mounted on a black, perforated surface.
Our 2nd grade Olympiads had their turn to participate in Olympic Games as they finish their learning on Ancient Greece and conclude their novel study of The Hour of the Olympics. Students participated in the discus throw, torch relay, chariot races, and more. Learning and leading…#TheWoodlawnWay #TheBestisYettoCome
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A group of approximately seven young boys is dressed in costumes, possibly for a history or culture event, standing outside a building. Several boys wear crowns resembling the Statue of Liberty's and white poncho-like coverings. They are smiling and posing, with some flexing their muscles. One boy holds a horse toy.
Last week, we celebrated 80 student leaders who earned their way to Leadership Luncheon! Hard work and great behavior pays off at Woodlawn and these leaders packed the house at Wendy’s. #TheWoodlawnWay #70YearsStrong #thebestisyettocome
5 months ago, Woodlawn Elementary
A bearded man wearing a colorful, patterned bucket hat and jacket takes a selfie with a large, diverse group of approximately 80 smiling children inside a brightly lit restaurant. The children are excited, waving, and looking at the camera. Tables and windows are visible in the background.